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New Harm Minimisation Measures for Pubs and Clubs with Gaming Machines Come into Effect in New South Wales
Pubs and clubs in New South Wales with gaming machines are now required to comply with important new measures intended to embed a culture of harm minimisation in venues to support people at risk of gambling harm.
Venues with more than 20 gaming machines now need to have a dedicated Responsible Gambling Officer (RGO) on duty while gaming machines are in operation.
Under the changes, licensed venues are also banned from placing any signage or advertising relating to gaming machines either on, or visible from, an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) or EFTPOS terminal.
Any sign that advertises or gives direction to ATMs or EFTPOS terminals will also not be allowed to be visible from a gaming machine or any part of a gaming area.
Venues will be given a month’s grace period to ensure they are compliant with the new ATM signage rules before enforcement activity commences in August.
The NSW Government has consulted industry and stakeholders on the new requirements.
Venues will be responsible for identifying and training suitable staffs to fulfil the role of Responsible Gambling Officers, who will help identify and support patrons displaying concerning gambling behaviour, make referrals to gambling support services and facilitate requests for self-exclusion.
The number of officers required to be on duty will be scaled depending on the number of gaming machine entitlements a venue has.
Venues will also be required to keep a Gambling Incident Register to record details of occurrences including where a patron displays behaviour that indicates they are at risk of, or experiencing gambling harm, and any requests for self-exclusion.
Further changes will be rolled out from 1 January 2025, when all ATMs must:
- Be located at least five metres from the entry to a gaming room or area where gaming machines are located.
- Not be visible from:
- The entry to a gaming room, or area or room where gaming machines are located.
- A gaming machine.
Liquor & Gaming NSW inspectors have already commenced visiting venues across the state to ensure they are aware of the new 1 July obligations, and will be providing further guidance to industry about the changes that apply from 1 January 2025.
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said: “We know that gaming machines represent the most serious risk of gambling harm, impacting individuals and their loved ones.
“The NSW Government is committed to implementing gambling reform to reduce these harms, including this introduction of Responsible Gambling Officers in pubs and clubs, and changes to the placement and visibility of ATMs in venues.
“Responsible Gambling Officers will work to identify those patrons most at risk, or who are already experiencing gambling harm, check on their wellbeing and help refer them to support services if required.
“Having cash dispensing facilities further away from gaming machines encourages a clean break in play for patrons who may be losing track of what they are spending.
“We’ll be monitoring compliance in these areas closely to see if we need to look at strengthening harm minimisation laws even further.”
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Signs broadened agreement with bet365 US
Today, Scout Gaming Group (“Compan” or “Scout”) has signed a broadened agreement concerning the delivery of Fantasy Sports products as well as cross sell tools for other verticals for bet365’s US operations.
The initial agreement came in to effect with the launch of various products at the end of Q3, 2023, with Canada and Mexico being added to the renewed agreement.
The contract is effective from Q2, 2024 onwards and will positively impact Scout’s revenue going forward.
Niklas Jönsson, CEO of Scout Gaming Group comments, “The agreement shows the recognition of the relevance of Fantasy Sports and cross sell products in the gaming market”.
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Paraíba Approves Cactus Gaming Technology
Brazilian company is one of the first to receive LOTEP approval
The State of Paraíba, through one of its agencies, LOTEP (Lotteries of the State of Paraíba), recently approved the technology of the Brazilian company Cactus Gaming, after a successful proof of concept (POC).
After an extensive battery of tests and verifications, Cactus Gaming received authorization from LOTEP to provide its services to those interested in operating in fixed-odd sports betting. According to the process registered under number LTP-PRC-2024/00006, the company was officially certified as of February 2024.
This milestone places Cactus Gaming in a select group of companies accredited to provide technology and operate in Paraíba, further raising the level of reliability of its platform. Recognized for its innovation, Cactus Gaming already has certifications under the rigorous GLI-33 and GLI-19 standards, consolidating its reputation as a pioneer in security and integrity in the sector.
With this approval, LOTEP reinforces its commitment to cybersecurity and transparency in the betting market, ensuring a regulated and reliable environment for operators and bettors interested in the fixed-odds sports lottery in Paraíba.
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Portuguese start-up FootAR is enhancing the Euro 2024 experience with AR tracking and smart data
With the summer of football heating up, FootAR is showing how live sports can be enhanced with augmented reality. It has created a real-time companion that gamifies the sports experience and emulates player movements with 3D foosball-like figures, adding smart stats and prizes for fans.
FootAR has already made its mark in Portugal, where two notable media organisations have integrated it into their coverage. GMG (Jornal de Notícias) and SportsMultimedia (VSports) use FootAR to bring a 3D experience to Euro 2024 fans.
FootAR is one of 22 companies in the Portuguese games development and creative industries cluster eGamesLab. This ambitious R&D project led out of Madeira aims to attract and develop new talent and technology focused on the growing national video game industry.
FootAR’s platform went live earlier this year. The initial rollout covered Portuguese league games, partnering with some of the biggest Portuguese clubs like SC Braga and CD Nacional before expanding to cover all the matches at Euro 2024. It offers real-time statistics, in-depth analysis, and seamless integration for news outlets covering live games on their websites.
Fans can relive every goal, track every pass, and stay connected to the game with real-time updates and AR-enhanced visuals. The technology allows fans to rewatch the most significant moments in a live game and view them from multiple angles, together with an accompanying audio commentary.
“We understand the insatiable appetite for football data and the desire to go beyond the final score,” says David Olim, Co-Founder of FootAR. “FootAR empowers fans to delve deeper into the action, following their favourite players, teams, and leagues, and is the perfect way for enthusiasts to analyse the beautiful game – but that’s just the start. As a father of two young children, my goal is to shape how younger generations immerse themselves in these communal experiences. Looking to the future, our interests go way beyond sports. We are starting with football, but within five years, we will have personalised experiences for clubs, artists, and brands to build their own interactive events.
Key Features:
Augmented Reality – relive the match’s key moments from multiple angles through 3D AR visuals, and get closer to the action with real-time data overlays to follow the game how you want to.
Custom Data Suite – access in-depth statistics for players and teams such as expected goals, pass accuracy and tackles lost. In-game notifications can be customised, ensuring key moments in the game are never missed..
Audio Commentary – FoorAR can sync with local radio broadcasts, creating a combination of live commentary and live data which really brings events to life.
With FootAR, new avenues for monetizing audience engagement and sponsors are available to media companies and clubs looking for a solution to drive greater fan engagement, as well as opening up new revenue streams through in-game activations.
Fans can transform their football experience today by downloading FootAR for free on Android and iOS and using the Web/Desktop app. Apple VisionPro and Meta Quest versions of the experience are also being developed and will be released in Q3 2024.
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